Mgr, Respiratory Therapy

UF Health Central Florida; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital is seeking a Manager of Respiratory Therapy to lead daily operations, ensure safe, high-quality care, and mentor the respiratory team. You will drive departmental initiatives and collaborate with hospital leadership to align with UF Health system goals.

The role requires a Florida license with RRT, ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS, plus 8 years as a Respiratory Therapist and 5 years in supervision in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care is required.
• Bachelor degree in Business, Healthcare Management or similar is required or preferred.
• Current Florida License, RRT, ACLS, BLS for Healthcare Providers, NRP and PALS are required.
• English reading/writing/speaking proficiency is required.
• 8 years clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• 5 years supervisory experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Support the delivery of safe, high-quality respiratory care.
• Develop, mentor, and engage respiratory therapy team members.
• Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, professional growth and morale.
• Monitor department productivity and operational goals.
• Collaborate closely with hospital leadership and other departments.
• Help drive initiatives that support departmental, hospital, and UF Health system goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operations management

Clinical excellence

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor degree in Business/Healthcare Management

Job description

Overview

Join UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital as our Manager of Respiratory Therapy! We’re looking for an experienced respiratory care professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership and make a meaningful impact on our patients, team members, and respiratory services.

As the Manager of Respiratory Therapy, you’ll provide leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department, with 24-hour responsibility for ensuring high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered respiratory care.

Reporting to the Divisional Director of Respiratory Therapy, you’ll lead and support the respiratory care team while focusing on clinical excellence, team development, operational performance, and the continued growth of respiratory services.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department
• Support the delivery of safe, high-quality respiratory care
• Develop, mentor, and engage respiratory therapy team members
• Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, professional growth, and employee morale
• Monitor department productivity and operational goals
• Collaborate closely with hospital leadership, physicians, medical staff, and other departments
• Help drive initiatives that support departmental, hospital, and UF Health system goals

This is a great opportunity for a respiratory therapy leader who enjoys developing teams, improving operations, and partnering across the organization to advance patient care.

Ready to lead the next chapter of Respiratory Therapy at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital? We’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Care and Bachelor degree in Business, Healthcare Management, or similar.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must have current Florida License, RRT, ACLS, BLS for Healthcare providers, NRP, PALS.

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training: Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Maintains/Exceeds all Specialty educational requirements.

Training as required by licensure.

Experience Required

8 years clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

5 years of supervisory experience in acute care setting.